Lotus Evora GTE (GT1 / GT-Evo)
The Lotus Evora GTE is a rare, track-focused evolution of the Evora built to take on GT endurance racing at the sharp end. Based on the road car’s mid-engine chassis, the GTE adds serious aero, race suspension, a stripped cockpit, and a high-revving Toyota-derived V6 tuned for long-distance competition.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 3.5L mid-mounted Toyota 2GR-FE V6 with race intake/exhaust and endurance-spec engine management
Total Output: ~456 hp
Redline: ~7,500–8,000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed sequential manual
Weight: ~1,200 kg
Dimensions: ~4,350 mm long × 1,800 mm wide × 1,220 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,575 mm
Tires: Racing slicks on center-lock wheels
Brakes: Ventilated race discs with multi-piston calipers
Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The Evora GTE is a light, precise, and deeply rewarding GT machine that feels alive in the hands. It doesn’t overwhelm you with horsepower, but the chassis balance and compact mid-engine layout make it a weapon through technical sections and fast direction changes. Compared with heavier front-engined GT cars, the Lotus feels nimble and eager, with a touch of old-school endurance character that makes it especially satisfying to hustle at the limit.
Engine & Sound: The V6 has a hard-edged, mechanical snarl that builds into a crisp racecar wail near the top of the rev range. It’s not the loudest or most brutal engine in the paddock, but it has a distinctly race-prepared tone that suits the car’s focused personality.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Excellent rotation and strong mid-corner balance, with quick turn-in and a playful rear end if you’re too aggressive.
Traction: Good mechanical grip, though exit stability depends on throttle discipline and tire temperature.
Braking: Strong, confidence-inspiring braking with good modulation and a stable platform under decel.
Top Speed: Respectable, but the Evora GTE shines more in lap time consistency and corner speed than outright straight-line pace.
Driving Style Tip: Keep it smooth and keep it flowing. The Evora GTE rewards tidy inputs, early rotation, and patient throttle application. It’s excellent on technical circuits and endurance tracks where precision matters more than raw top speed.
Livery & Aesthetics: The Evora GTE looks purposeful and aggressive, with deep front splitters, a wide rear wing, and clean Lotus motorsport styling. Its low, compact proportions give it a distinctive silhouette among GT cars, and liveries really suit the car’s sharp body lines and race-ready stance.
Whether you're doing hot laps or endurance stints, the Lotus Evora GTE delivers that classic Lotus blend of lightness, agility, and driver engagement — a proper enthusiast’s GT race car.